A couple days before, mommy and I saw a surfing rental shop in the pedestrian mall down the street from our house. We went inside and checked their prices. A lady, the owner, told us that renting would be $20/day for each board. The boards looked really good for rentals and in really good shape. Rental shops usually rent out soft tops, but I like fiberglass or epoxy boards. The rental shop had plastic boards that looked like old fiberglass boards from below. So on Saturday afternoon, we all went in and rented 2 boards; one 7'3" for momy and me, and 9'3" for daddy. We walked them home and tried to put them into the car breaking the windshield or the rear view mirror. I was excited to go surfing!
I didn't get to use the boards at all. Mommy and daddy got them the whole time because the waves were too big and the swell was too strong and it got deep fast. I don't like it when it gets deep fast because the waves are bigger and break closer to shore. So it was too dangerous for me to have a board.Instead, I played on the beach and in the shallow part of the water where the waves were already broken. I think that was smart, because I didn't want to drown. Also, the water was really, really cold because it was from Antartica. My feet were frozen and it felt like they had frost bite. Afterward though, the sand felt really warm to my numb feet.
The big kids just laid on the beach. I think Zander made sand castles. Mommy and daddy surfed in the big waves. I had a good day!
Sarah--It's always great to hear about your good days. You do such a nice job of describing them! And I was delighted to hear about a warm day in Christchurch. I wasn't sure whether or not the snow was still with you--in which case, surfing wouldn't have been so appealing. But your numb feet suggest that it still isn't all that warm. [Today in Paso it was 102', and I went swimming in the pool.]
ReplyDeleteWe miss you and look forward to talking to you and Kayley next weekend. Much love, bippy
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYou'll love the surfing in Bali. The boards are much cheaper than in NZ to rent. The water is much warmer also- no wet suit needed. I like the photo of MIa and your mom. Did you take it? I like how the shadows are stretched out behind them. It doesn't look too cold for a walk on the beach, but judging by their clothes, there's no way I'd step foot in that Antarctic water!
Sarah, maybe you will get to try it soon. I know the water will get warmer and calmer, soon:)You will also grow stronger and bigger, too. I thing you'll be taller then your mommy!
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